Players like Alejandro Francés
CB/RBReal Zaragoza · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAlejandro Francés's profile ↗
The players most similar to Alejandro Francés are Vanderson, Jurriën Timber, Benjamin Henrichs. Doppel rates Vanderson (AS Monaco) a 86/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Kieran Trippier scores 86/100 at about €1.4m. Data as of September 2026.
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Alejandro Francés is a versatile ball-playing centre-back/right-back, excelling in distribution and offensive contributions. With a Sofascore rating in the top 13% of his peers, he showcases an impressive ability to deliver accurate long balls and contribute goals, reflecting his offensive awareness. His durability is a key asset, having missed only nine games over the last three seasons, making him a reliable presence in defense.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals. Availability: 9 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Alejandro Francés
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vandersonsimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 25 | €17m | 94 | 86 |
| 2 | Jurriën Timbersimilar↗ | Arsenal | 25 | €73m | 93 | 85 |
| 3 | Benjamin Henrichssimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 29 | €7.6m | 93 | 87 |
| 4 | Pedro Porrosimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 27 | €32m | 92 | 84 |
| 5 | Ridle Bakusimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 28 | €13m | 92 | 87 |
| 6 | João Cancelosimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 32 | €8.6m | 91 | 85 |
| 7 | Kieran Trippiersimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 36 | €1.4m | 91 | 86 |
| 8 | Gary Magneesimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 27 | €2.0m | 91 | 88 |
| 9 | Juanlu Sánchezsimilar↗ | Sevilla | 23 | €9.7m | 91 | 84 |
| 10 | Alberto Costasimilar↗ | FC Porto | 23 | €17m | 90 | 85 |
| 11 | William Furtadosimilar↗ | Cruzeiro | 31 | €2.7m | 90 | 86 |
| 12 | Hugo Siquetsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 24 | €4.1m | 90 | 87 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Alejandro Francés
≈ 100% Alejandro Francés · strong: Possession won in att. third, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Alejandro Francés · strong: Accurate final-third passes, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, xG + xA /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Alejandro Francés · strong: xG + xA, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Alejandro Francés?
By Doppel's fit score, Vanderson (AS Monaco) is the closest profile to Alejandro Francés, with a 86/100 overall match. Jurriën Timber and Benjamin Henrichs are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Alejandro Francés?
Yes. Kieran Trippier (Newcastle United) plays a similar centre back role and rates 86/100 at roughly €1.4m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Alejandro Francés?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Alejandro Francés's 2025/26 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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